I tend to dislike KMCs sleeves unless they're Perfect Fits. I usually double sleeve with KMC PF and Clear Dragon Shields if its a deck I care about (assuming I have no DFCs). Matte is usually better quality though.

February 6, 2017
10:11 p.m.

I like Drag Shield mattes, but the regular glossy dragon shields corners curl and make shuffling a pain. I would recommend getting some Ultra Pro Eclipse, they are very nice, especially with the ultra pro pro-fits.

February 6, 2017
11:29 p.m.

I don't like any gloss finish sleeve. There are so many issues and from what I've personally noticed the quality regardless of brand on non-matte finish is subpar.

That said, my personal favorite are the KMC hyper mattes. The reds I've heard of people having issues with splits, but that seems to be limited to that color for some reason. I have been using blues for a while and had 2 splits in 4 or so years since switching over. Dragon Shields are fine if you're trying to be economical about it, but if you just want overall value long term I don't think Hyper mattes can lead you wrong. Again, just my observations/opinion. Dragon Shields regardless of finish just seem to get too grimy too fast even with playing on a playmat vs hypers.

February 7, 2017
6:26 a.m.

Thanks! I'll have to wait and see how fast my DShields get dirty, I did read they get dirty easier somewhere.

Ive never split a sleeve before, I have a lot of Ultra Pro Mattes as they're the easiest for me to obtain if I don't order and I've never ever split one. Nor a KMC. I don't know if people shuffle harder than me or if I'm easier on my cards than most people.

After reading all these comments I believe I'll try the Hyper Mattes. Thanks guys

February 7, 2017
11:02 a.m.

I don't use foils really but I love my matte KMCs to the point where I just buy those when I got shopping for more card sleeves. My only issue I've had with them is as someone mentioned above the tops do get a bit wavy and on a rare very rare occasion I've had the sleeves split on the most bizzare ways such as the bottom corner of the sleeve. But that's only happened twice or 3 times in over 3-4 years of buying those sleeves.

February 28, 2017
4:13 p.m.

KMC (imo) used to be the best card sleeves out there but lately I have encountered quality control issues in some packs. I have come to expect this however since most manufacturers have issues. However, the KMC Perfect fits usually never give me issues but that likely due to them being a protected inner sleeve.

November 13, 2017
2:30 p.m.

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